Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups

A bakery introduced a "gluten-free bread" that tasted similar to traditional wheat breadA coffee shop hosted a "live jazz night" that featured local musicians and drew large crowds

A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college studentsA taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissionsA fashion store started offering "online styling consultations" for customers who prefer shopping from home

A library started a "book club for teens" that focused on young adult fictionA farm began selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer months

A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speedStudents organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areas

A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent raceScientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge

The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizensA social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content

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• ·The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countries
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standards
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·The government announced plans to increase funding for scientific research and innovation
• ·A new hotel chain offered affordable accommodation for budget travelers
• ·A popular social media platform updated its privacy settings for users
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood